What ancient indigenous graphic communication system of ideograms and pictograms was developed and used by the Ekpe society in Cross River?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. the Nsibidi script
- Step 1: Nsibidi is an indigenous system of symbols originating in southeastern Nigeria, dating back to pre-colonial centuries. Step 2. It was inscribed on pottery, bronze items, skin tattoos, and cloth to convey secret messages and records among Ekpe initiates. Answer: the Nsibidi script. Why not the others: Ajami is Arabic script adapted for Hausa and Yoruba; Vai was invented in Liberia; Bamum was invented in Cameroon.
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